The Sweet Life of CandiCane

All things Fancy, Fashionable and Peculiarly Sweet.

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My Boo Thang has released a new song!! I’m so hype. You can find his song on:

• Amazon Music

• Spotify

• Tidal

• YouTube Music

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Pharrell Williams' #IAO06 Quarterly Box

Received my Pharrell Williams Quarterly Subscription box one week ago!! I finally had the chance to photograph and Instagram it for you guys :). Totally psyched because the teaser stated that this box had to do with Chakras.

I can’t wait to start using the items in my box. Especially can’t wait to wear the bracelet. my son will love the Rainbow Maker.

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Julep Maven May 2015: Set Sail Collection

Received my May Julep Maven box FIVE days ago. I'm loving EVERY item included, especially Jessica. Thanks Julep for bringing her out of the vault. Here's to bringing more blue polishes out of retirement.

My box included:

Boho Glam

Becca: Viridian Tide Shimmer

Carolyn: Melon Fusion Crème

Moni: Coastal Blue Crème

Bombshell

Denise: Purple Crocus Crème

Vanna: Magnolia Crème

Classic With A Twist

Amanda: Pink Dahlia Crème

Shelby –– Navy Ink Crème

It Girl

Jessica: Soft Baby Blue Crème

Lee: Spitfire Red Crème

Spencer: Vintage Gold Chrome

Modern Beauty

Feels Like Velvet (Full–Coverage Eyeshadow Duo): 5th Ave & Broadway | Coconuts & Cabanas | Luck & Magic | Moonlight & Starlight | Sequins & Showtime

It's Balm: Electric Coral | Flamingo Pink | Fuchsia Berry | Vintage Mauve

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Very positive short film that EVERYONE should see

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Julep Maven April 2015 –– The Paradise Collection

The basket full of goodies usually reserved for the kiddies celebrating our savior’s return was delivered a day late and in adult form!! Thanks Julep, I’m loving EVERY single item in my April Maven box. I’m especially loving the pretty blue color of Cassidy.

My box included:

Boho Glam

Angie: Silver Linear Liquid Holographic

April: Vermillion Crème

Danica: Blue Violet Iridescent Chrome

Bombshell

Cassidy: Bondi Blue Crème

Drew: Fabulous Fuchsia Crème

Classic With A Twist

Connie: Hot Magenta Plum Crème

Jenna: Tangerine Burst Crème

It Girl

Addison: Tart Lemon Crème

Danielle: Cerulean Wave Duochrome

Randi: Pink Plumeria Crème

Modern Beauty

Don’t Leave Your Brows At Home: Cool Brown | Rich Brown | Warm Brown | Taupe

Light On Your Lips: Footloose –– Poppy Crème | Girl Code –– Dragonfruit Crème

Lock Down Your Brows

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Julep Maven March 2015: The POP Collection!

And the collection grows … nail mail from Julep. Can’t wait to try out my lipsticks and Nedra, which has the colorful description of being Worn Denim Crème.

My box included:

Boho Glam

Ali: Hint Of Mint Soft Focus [Semi–Matte]

Whitney: Mushroom Grey Beige Crème

Bombshell

Marcy: Prosecco Silk [Semi–Matte Opalescent]

Nayely: Papya Nectar Crème

Classic With A Twist

Jahnavi: Iced Chai Chrome

LuLu: Wisteria Mist Soft Focus [Semi–Matte]

It Girl

Harmony: Holographic Jagged–Cut Glitter Top Coat

Janet: Pale Peach Soft Focus [Semi–Matte]

Lucky: Green & Gold Glitter

Ming: Wild Orchid Jelly

Nedra: Worn Denim Créme

Modern Beauty

CTRL Z Eye Makeup Eraser

Fluid Eye Glider

Get In Line Invisible Lip Liner

Light On Your Lips: Chit Chat –– Sunset Rose Crème | Stepping Out –– Watermelon Crème | Twirl –– Carnation Pink Crème

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Julep Maven February 2015: The Afterglow Collection

I finally got around to unboxing my February Maven Box. I always select the Ultimate Upgrade to get all of the colors. It’s was pretty hectic, which means even though I received my box in the beginning of February, I opened towards the end of the month. I discovered that I was missing two colors, however a quick email to Julep had them being sent to me. I’m loving ALL of the colors, especially Brandis. Can’t wait to visit my nail salon and get my manicure | pedicure

My box included:

Boho Glam

Brandis: Taos Turquoise Créme

Hazel: Wild Violet and Bronze Duochrome

Bombshell

Elise: Indigo With Purple Microshimmer

Keiko: Charred Olive Shimmer

Classic With A Twist

Hartleigh: Holographic Heart Glitter Top Coat

Jess: Tawny Port Créme

London: Heather Blossom Créme

It Girl

Ada: Bright Rhubarb Fizzy

Becky: Oil Slick Duochrome Silk

Carla: Tea Rose Créme

Colton: Black Iris Crème

Modern Beauty

Glow Highlighting Powder

Illume Eye Brightener: Champagne | Pink

Julep Lip Gloss: Lively | Vivid

Bold means I received in my Maven Box

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Julep Maven January 2015: The Chrysalis Collection

Received my January Julep Maven Box and was surprised to see the note, "We really, seriously, totally love that you're a maven. So we upgraded your box really, seriously, totally for free." Considering I paid for my box, I sent an email to Julep and they corrected the situation by refunding me the difference. Thanks Julep.

I'm loving this box because it has the perfect blend of Crème Finish nail polishes. (I love Crème finishes). I also love the fact that one of colors has my brother's name (Shawn). I've already decided to take it to the nail salon along with the colors Annemarie (my mother) and Candace (myself) to have my nails done with some sort of design.

I'm loving Casey (Galapagos Teal), Shelly (Wintermint) and Luna (Light Blue DuoChrome) I can't wait to experiment with these colors.

My box included:

Boho Glam

Alicia: Sunny Salmon Crème

Casey: Galapagos Teal Crème

Bombshell

Sandi: Smoky Eggplant Créme

Shawn: Bright Poppy Créme

Classic With A Twist

Maryam: Dark Merlot Shimmer

Phyllis: Soft Petal Pink Créme

It Girl

Janae: Cool Charcoal Créme

Luna: Light Blue DuoChrome with Jagged Cut Glitter

Margit: Mushroom With Rose Shimmer

Shelly: Wintermint Créme

Modern Beauty

Brilliance Glycolic Hand + Body Scrub

Gel Eye Glider: Navy Smoke | Olive

Luxe Lip Treatment: Sheer Coral | Sheer Fig | Sheer Magenta | Sheer Pink

Orbital Eyeshadow: Borealis | Terra

Bold indicates I received in my Maven Box

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Happy Birthday!!

Laugh heartily, Dream vividly, Speak wisely, Listen carefully, Succeed wildly, Love freely… Live fully!

I live every day with such passion. So especially on my birthday, I will celebrate another year of growth, enrichment, and loving life.

HAPPY 33rd BIRTHDAY TO ME

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Julep Maven December 2014: The Countdown Collection

Picked up my December 2014 Julep Maven Box at my leasing office this morning. I purchased the Ultimate Upgrade so that I can have the WHOLE collection. The eyeshadow was one of the reasons that I was so excited to get my box. The colors are soo pretty! Can’t wait to try them.

When choosing my box, I was surprised that Sienna (which was an older color) was included. Julep says it’s a “fan favorite” so they included it this time around. I guess I’ll gift it to someone since it would a duplicate for me.

My box included:

Boho Glam

Chatoya: Bright Platinum Glitter

Karissa: Holly Berry Crème

Bombshell

Paula: Persian Blue With Gold Microshimmer

Soleil: Lustrous Rose Gold Chrome

Classic With A Twist

Ilga: Rich Bordeaux Crème

Sienna: Sophisticated, Shimmery Gold

It Girl

Aurora: Melted Platinum Chrome

Nell: Blushing Holographic Full–Coverage Glitter

Rochelle: Boysenberry Shimmer

Sharna: Bronze Dipped Full–Coverage Microglitter

Modern Beauty

Blank Canvas Mattifying Eye Primer

Orbital Eyeshadow: Airglow | Equinox | Moonbeam | Supernova

Shader Brush

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Kelly Rowland Fancy Box: November 2014

I was excited to open my December 2014 Kelly Rowland Fancy Box. However, when I opened the box it was mostly filled with duplicates 😩😩. The Break Glass Money Box, Head Massager, Young and Wild Tee were ALL repeats.

This means I have FOUR Head Massagers (March 2013 Fancy Box and October 2013 Coco Rocha Fancy Box), TWO Break Glass Money Boxes (also in my October 2013 Coco Rocha Fancy Box), and TWO Young & Wild Tee (included in my August 2013 Fancy Box).

I'm loving the mugs and the tea infusers that I've received as of lately. I love tea and I normally allow my tea bag to sit in my cup as long as possible.

Included in my box were:

Break Glass Money Box [Fancy'd]: $12

Deep Tea Diver Tea Infuser: $15

Get The Hint Mini Sticky Notes [Fancy'd]: $5

Head Massager by Kikkerland x2: $4

Tilt Mug [Fancy'd:] $15

Young And Wild Tee [Fancy'd]: $16

Total: $67

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Fancy Box: November 2014

My November 2014 Fancy Box arrived with a manly scent courtesy of The Motley's Gin Tonic Bath Salts and Arlo Jacob's Courlander Candle (which has a deep, rich tobacco scent).

I Fancy'd three items inside the box, however two of them were repeats from previous boxes. I'm still happy about receiving them because you can never have too many sunglasses or notebooks.

Included in my box:

China Glaze Platinum Silver Nail Polish [Fancy'd]: $10

Concrete Water Absorbent Coaster: $12

Courlander Candle by Arlo Jacob: $38

Fancy Notebooks [Fancy'd]: $5

MIZU x FANCY Stainless Steel Water Bottle [Fancy'd]: $8

The Fancy Wayfarer [Fancy'd]: $30

The Motley Gin Tonic Bath Salts: $15

Total: $118

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Kelly Rowland Fancy Box: October 2014

My October 2014 Kelly Rowland Fancy Box arrived without anything inside Fancy'd by me. As always, I'm loving the jewelry. I've been a Julep Maven since January, so the nail decals will work great with my fresh manicures.

Included in my box:

Be Electric Necklace and Earring Set: $32

Celestial Nail Decals by DIY Nails: $9

Coronata Star Decal Pack by Walls Need Love: $12

Galaxy Wallet by Paperwallet: $7

Total: $60

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Fancy Box: October 2014

My October 2014 Fancy Box arrived and it was EVERYTHING!! I Fancy’d THREE of the four items inside. As always, I’m loving the jewelry. My Amano Trading Company collection is expanding like crazy (and I love it.) The way I use my iPhone, I’m always in need of a charger and the portable chargers that don’t take up a lot of space are definitely keepers in my opinion.

Included in my box:

Bird Watcher Necklace by Amano Trading: $32

Paris Mon Amour by Taschen [Fancy'd]: $9

Pebble Smartstick [Fancy’d]: $16

Spot The North Floor Decal [Fancy’d]: $8

Total: $65

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Kelly Rowland Fancy Box: September 2014

In another post regarding my Fancy Boxes, there's been so much going on that I wasn't able to Instagram my last few boxes. My September 2014 Kelly Rowland Fancy Box arrived with items that I hadn't Fancy'd and one repeat item.

I'm loving the jewelry, especially the ear cuff. I don't normally wearing earrings so my holes have almost completely closed. (Yes, that's my actual ear.) The repeat item is the photo frame, but you can never have too many photo frames.

Included in my box:

Galisfly Gold Ear Cuff: $24

Galisfly Thin Ring Bracelet: $34

Neon Rim Frames by Isaac Jacobs: $15

Photomug Retro Camera Mug: $16

Total: $89

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Fancy Box: September 2014

With everything that has been going on in my life, I've been so busy that I haven't had the time to Instagram my Fancy Boxes. September's Fancy Box arrived with some interesting items.

Although, I didn't Fancy anything inside, I'm loving the Mr. P Kiss Coffee Mug and the Portola Desk Organizer (I just need a desk). I like that the theme is work related since I started my new job in September.

Included in the September 2014 Fancy Box:

Micro Office Tool Kit: $12

Mr. P Kiss Mug: $15

Network Business Card Case: $12

Painterly Mouse Pad by Think & Ink Studio: $18

Portola Desk Organizer: $22

¡Rápido! Everyday Notepad: $8

Total: $87

I am extremely happy with this box.

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Julep Maven November 2014: The Friendsgiving Collection

Picked up my November 2014 Julep Maven box from my leasing office. I’ve been choosing the Ultimate Upgrade so that I can have the WHOLE collection each month. Was sooo excited to get my box!! I’m loving the colors, especially Ilsa and Kiki because they’re BLUE

If I hadn’t chosen the Ultimate Upgrade, I would have received my regular Classic With A Twist box which featured the colors: Devon and Shari

Included in my Maven Box was: Length Matters Wow–Impact Mascara and TWO new Gel Eye Gliders in the colors: Graphite Shimmer and Regal Teal Shimmer. 😩😩 I think I’m missing the Bronze Shimmer color, but those will have to do.

11.20.14 update: The Gel Eye Glider in Bronze Shimmer shipped separately, my collection is complete 😃

My box included:

Boho Glam

Joanne: Smoky Plum Crème

Sawyer: Copper Patina Duo Chrome

Bombshell

Bonnie: Soft Gold Microglitter

Fazia: Liquid Garnet Shimmer

Jessie: Deep Kalamata Crème

Classic With A Twist

Devon: Slate Grey With Fuchsia Microshimmer

Shari: Delicate Sweet Pea Crème

It Girl

Ilsa: Ink Blue Crème

Kiki: Oceanic Silver Shimmer

Marzia: Pewter Chrome

Modern Beauty

Go Big Volumizing Mascara

Length Matters Wow–Impact Mascara

Gel Eye Gliders: Bronze Shimmer | Graphite Shimmer | Regal Teal Shimmer